To the extent that now as he ntioned it, his heart spasd with every word. Perhaps it was his overthinking that bred such bizarre thoughts.
But...
"I can’t stop thinking, if he can harm Yangyang, who can guarantee he won’t harm Mama?"
What else is there that such a beast couldn’t do?
Shen Zhi was montarily lost, murmuring softly.
"If Mama and I were to die, what would beco of Yangyang?"
"She has been spoiled since childhood, she wouldn’t be able to handle this shock, and she couldn’t bear such hardships."
In front of Chun Yun, he had to feign composure, but now, Shen Zhi collapsed in despair.
He said bitterly: "Shen Wei will surely remarry, perhaps even promoting that unspeakable concubine from outside, with human hearts being sinister and horrifying, and as trees fall and monkeys scatter, who will really care about her then?"
"I am a coward too, hardly daring to think about it."
Therefore, he would not allow this to happen.
Shen Wei, you shall not be forgiven!
"Mama agrees to the separation, but I feel it is not enough."
Doctor Ni brought over so freshly brewed tea, considerately handing it to Shen Zhi.
"Not to ntion other things, why should Yangyang suffer like this over these years."
As he spoke passionately, Shen Zhi suddenly grasped an object in his hand and smashed it. Then he covered his face and wept bitterly.
They say a man should not lightly weep, but they too have blood and tears and must vent. Unlike a girl’s sobbing, Shen Zhi’s crying was filled with repressed gloom and despair.
Cui Yun glanced at the tea and disdainfully chose not to taste it.
"It’s over-brewed."
Doctor Ni: ...
So I shouldn’t have shown up then, right?
"Yangyang has fevers every other day, and doctors have beco a regular presence at ho. There was one dangerous occasion she nearly didn’t make it through, and the household nearly started to prepare for the end. It was her tough luck that she managed to wait for you all."
But clearly, she shouldn’t have to endure this misery.
Cui Yun grew more silent. His dical book was being so tightly held, it almost deford.
"Other girls frolic carelessly on the streets, enjoying various snacks, while she could just look on hungrily."
"Let alone running, she barely had the strength to walk a few steps, clearly a lively girl, but she always behaved in a way that made people feel pitiful for her."
Swallowing her tears, yet trying to comfort him in return.
——Yangyang is not greedy, nor does she like to play with these unruly people.
Therefore.
Shen Zhi’s gaze finally fell on Doctor Ni, speaking word by word.
"I want him to lose everything. But that alone is far from enough."
"He should taste this poison too."
This was his purpose here.
"I am a doctor."
Cui Yun calmly said, "Add another mountain."
Doctor Ni without hesitation: "It’s not difficult!"
rging the properties of two clashing dicines into poison, increasing the dosage, a single dose would show imdiate effects.
Outside the room, a steady rain had begun to fall unbeknownst to them.
Drip, drip.
When Shen Wei returned, it was already very late.
Just as he was about to enter the residence, he saw a familiar face: "Brother Zhi? Why haven’t you rested yet?"
Shen Zhi responded as gently as usual.
"I am worried Daddy might aggravate his liver over the disappointing actions of uncle. You are the pillar of this household; you must not harm your health."
"Thus, I had Doctor Ni prepare so dicine for you to strengthen your body. I brewed it personally."
With these words, he took the dicine from the servant’s hand.
Shen Wei hesitated for a mont. But Shen Zhi withdrew his hand halfway through.
He examined him: "What’s wrong?"
Shen Zhi helplessly replied: "It’s cooled down."
Upon hearing this, Shen Wei smiled and took it: "How could I waste your sincerity?"
Under Shen Zhi’s gaze, he drank it down without hesitation, not leaving a single drop.
The sky thundered with a loud bang.
But Shen Zhi just smiled.
He bade Shen Wei goodbye, this ti not bothering with an umbrella, and walked off into the curtain of rain.
——Justice is self-reflective, reputation is up to others, loss and gain are determined by fate.
Justice is inspected by oneself, reputation spoken by others, and loss and gain listened to by heaven.
So that was the aning.
Regret? No.
————
Shen Hua was awakened early by Yicui. She kicked the quilt and got up grumpy.
"Who said I have to go to school?"
"Madam."
Shen Hua incredulously replied, "Mama clearly promised there was no need to go anymore."
Yicui pulled her up and changed her into exquisite clothes, "Nonsense, Madam clearly said you needn’t go to school before the girl recovers from her illness."
"But I haven’t recovered."
"Yet these past few days, girl, you’ve been so spirited, visiting Young Master Cui every day. How can you not go to the academy then?"
"It’s still raining outside."
"That only shows how diligent the girl is."
The diligent Shen Hua, with a sullen face, carried a book and walked out of the courtyard.
She moved her feet slowly, almost splitting each step into three, but the girl still left the Shen Residence.
The carriage outside had been waiting for a long ti.
The little girl stepped on the footstool and climbed into the carriage, facing Cui Yun.
"Why are you here?"
"Hearing that the younger sister of the Shen Family was going to school, I took on the task like your brother, specially to pick you up."
"Oh."
She was calm and indifferent.
"You’re not welco, get off."
Cui Yun chuckled, "Just like yesterday when I didn’t invite you for the al, you said the sa thing, did you leave then?"
No.
Not only did she not leave, but she was also exceedingly defiant.
— This is my house, I didn’t eat a single grain of your rice. Eating here is not begging from you, it’s just to let you know!
While saying this, she even went back to the courtyard and fetched a blue and white porcelain bowl for single day use.
The little girl, holding the exquisitely beautiful bowl, displayed it unnoticeably in front of him first, then went to the dining table, sat down, and waited with her chin propped, waiting for the food to be delivered from the kitchen.
She rested her chin on her hand.
— I’m truly grateful that you have company even for als.
Early in the market, the cries of vendors were constant.
Shen Hua tightly pursed her lips. She found a seat as far away from him as possible and opened the carriage curtain. As they passed Muchun Garden, her playful nature spoke. She tapped on the carriage.
"Stop, I want to watch the play."
"Why think of plays instead of studying?"
She glared at him, "What’s it to you?"
Skipping classes was not new for her.
Cui Yun indifferently replied, "Shen Zhi entrusted you to , how can I not interfere?"
Seeing Muchun Garden receding into the distance, Shen Hua grew anxious. She really didn’t want to go to school and listen to the teacher’s admonitions, instinctively, like asking a brother for help, she moved closer and clutched at the hem of his garnt, tugging slightly.
When she needed his help, she could indeed act submissive and ek.
The delicate and charming little face, with eyes moist and blinking, lips parting slightly.
Her voice was sweet and crisp.
"Please, I beg you."
Whenever she was like this, her brother would always et her demands.
She instinctively felt Cui Yun would do the sa.
Indeed, Cui Yun stiffened for a mont.
He did not stop Shen Hua’s actions, his heart felt as if soft cat pads gently stepped on it.
He conceded, "It won’t be too late to go after school."
"I want to watch it now."
She also provocatively revealed, "My studies aren’t up to par anyway. Even if you take there, I’ll still skip classes."
Cui Yun furrowed his brows.
The girl proudly told him, "Yes, I am that bad influence."
Cui Yun stared at her.
"I shouldn’t just be transporting you."
The young man’s dark eyes intense: "I should carve out ti to accompany you to study."
Realizing that no matter how she pleaded, Cui Yun had made up his mind not to agree, Shen Hua instantly changed her expression, commanding and haughty.
"I really don’t know what you are being so obstinate about!"
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